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Shankar Kurra, MD, Internal Medicine, Virginia Beach, VA

ShankarKurraMDMBA

Internal Medicine Virginia Beach, VA

Chief Medical Officer Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

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  • Office

    1060 First Colonial Road
    Virginia Beach, VA 23454
    Phone+1 614-602-7956

Summary

  • As the Chief Medical Officer at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, Virginia, I provide clinical executive management to over 1,700 physicians and advanced practitioners within an organization of more than 29,000 workers. I promote high-quality, cost-effective, safe medical care through education and collaboration among medical and nursing staff.
    A visionary leader with a proven track record of success in leading and influencing physicians to improve outcomes. A change agent
    who can transform staff and create alignment to meet goals. Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence to inspire medical staff and other community members. A direct and transparent communication style with the capacity to listen well and respect, encourage, and integrate the views of
    others while building consensus and trust across a diverse organization. An astute executive with an advanced understanding of business, finance, and healthcare economics and proven experience using various data tools, surveys, metrics, and standards to measure performance and success. An open and participative management style with proven capability to develop a high-performance team culture.

    As the CMO, I directly oversee the quality of care and patient safety, coordination of clinical care, development of clinical information systems, and physician engagement.

Education & Training

  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityMBA, Healthcare, MBA, 2008 - 2010
  • Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital
    Indiana University Health Ball Memorial HospitalFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Family Medicine), 1998 - 1999
  • Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball Memorial
    Indiana University School of Medicine/Ball MemorialResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1998
  • Gandhi Medical College
    Gandhi Medical CollegeClass of 1991, MBBS

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License 2018 - 2023
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2008 - 2021
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1997 - 2009
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2004 - 2008
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American College of Emergency Physicians OhioDirector Emergency Services
  • Ball Memorial HospitalGeriatric Fellowship
  • CFSHigh Reliability Organization Principles
  • ECFMGECFMG
  • LSSSix Sigma Green Belt
  • National Association of Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Medical Hero Monument Health Rapid City, SD, 2021
  • Studer Most Recognized Physician Fisher-Titus Medical Center, 2016
  • Star of Excellence Award 2011 Berger Health System, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia in a user of Quinine for Restless Leg Syndrome
    Kurra S, 1/1/1997
  • Patient Interpersonal Interaction and Malpractice Lawsuits the hidden connection
    Kurra S, Ball Memorial Hospital, 1/1/1997

Lectures

  • Mpox Vaccines (VDH) 
    Chesapeake, VA - 2/14/2024
  • COVID-19 Pandemic 
    Monument Health Rapid City Hospital - 1/14/2022
  • COVID Vaccines 
    Monument Health Rapid City, SD
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Authored Content

  • Becker's PodcastSeptember 2023

Press Mentions

  • Becker's Interview
    Becker's InterviewSeptember 29th, 2023
  • COVID-19 Positivity Rate Hits 27% in Monument Health System
    COVID-19 Positivity Rate Hits 27% in Monument Health SystemJune 17th, 2022
  • Monument Health Has Zero COVID-19 Patients
    Monument Health Has Zero COVID-19 PatientsMay 6th, 2022
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Committees

  • Member, Medical Society of Virginia 2022 - Present
  • Member, South Dakota State Medical Association 2018 - 2022
  • Councilor, NEJM Catalyst 2017 - 2020
  • Councilor, Ohio State Medical Association 2017 - 2018
  • Councilor, Ohio Hospital Association 2017 - 2018
  • Chairman, North West Ohio Quality Collaborative 2014 - 2018

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Spanish